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 | Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran. Source: © BBC News |
 | Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues Future base rate changes are hard to predict as analysts judge the economic impact of the Iran war. Source: © BBC News |
 | Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan. Source: © BBC News |
 | Meta shares slide as plan to spend billions more on AI spooks investors Other tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon also reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops. Source: © BBC News |
 | The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns. Source: © BBC News |
 | Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence. Source: © BBC News |
 | Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt. Source: © BBC News |
 | Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI. Source: © BBC News |
 | A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows. Source: © BBC News |
 | In five charts - How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely. Source: © BBC News |
 | Advert for £49 serum banned over 'five years younger' claim Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked. Source: © BBC News |
 | A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis. Source: © BBC News |
 | Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership. Source: © BBC News |
 | Oil price rises above $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues. Source: © BBC News |
 | Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards. Source: © BBC News |
 | United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel. Source: © BBC News |
 | Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI. Source: © BBC News |
 | Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles. Source: © BBC News |
 | Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain. Source: © BBC News |
 | BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business. Source: © BBC News |
 | Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom. Source: © BBC News |
 | My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants. Source: © BBC News |
 | I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks. Source: © BBC News |
 | Airlines cutting fares to lure hesitant customers, says Wizz Air Boss József Váradi says European firms want to boost flyers put off by fares inflated by jet fuel costs. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'Emergency handbrake' needed on sickness benefits, Blair think tank says The Tony Blair Institute says people with conditions like anxiety should get employment support instead of cash benefits. Source: © BBC News |
 | Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same? Source: © BBC News |
 | How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase. Source: © BBC News |
 | From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India. Source: © BBC News |
 | How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world. Source: © BBC News |
 | What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood. Source: © BBC News |
 | The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work? Source: © BBC News |
 | Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country. Source: © BBC News |
 | Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield? Source: © BBC News |
 | Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector. Source: © BBC News |
 | Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech? Source: © BBC News |
 | The Dutch village at risk of being demolished Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining. Source: © BBC News |
 | Food bank stocks 'low as client numbers increase' Guernsey Welfare Service says demand has grown and it could increase further. Source: © BBC News |
 | Homeowners turn to solar panels as oil prices rise Yorkshire installers report up to a tenfold increase in interest since the start of the Iran war. Source: © BBC News |
| Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues Future base rate changes are hard to predict as analysts judge the economic impact of the Iran war. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'Shock' for paper firm staff amid closure proposal Paper and packaging firm DS Smith says it is consulting with staff. Source: © BBC News |
 | What is expected to happen to UK interest rates? The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions. Source: © BBC News |
 | Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers? Source: © BBC News |
 | The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why Source: © BBC News |
 | Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear. Source: © BBC News |
 | Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters? Source: © BBC News |
 | The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right? Source: © BBC News |
| Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership. Source: © BBC News |
 | What do shoppers think about the future of their high street? Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema. Source: © BBC News |
 | Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130bn in damages. Source: © BBC News |
 | High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say. Source: © BBC News |
 | Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers. Source: © BBC News |